In 2024, Tokyo and Berlin celebrate the 30th anniversary of their Sister City friendship. As we commemorate this milestone, “AsiaBerlin Summit in Tokyo: The Next Smart Society” invites you to explore the future of our cities, society, and environment. This event goes beyond smart cities and super cities, envisioning a “Smart Society” that prioritizes human well-being and sustainability specially supported by Takenaka Corporation and other co-organisers and supportors.
Join top experts from Japan and Germany in fields like city’s urban development, transportation, environment, and culture. We’ll explore the potential and challenges of co-creating an eco-centric future, merging insights from both countries to envision the society we aim to create.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to shape the future by engaging in thought-provoking discussions at this groundbreaking event, celebrating the special bond between Tokyo and Berlin.
Event Overview
Date & Time: Wednesday, 15th May, 2024, 16:30-19:45
Location: NEXs Tokyo (4th floor, Shin-Tokyo Building, 3-1, Marunouchi 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo)
Admission: Free (Pre-registration required via Peatix)
Language: English
Organized by: CROSSBIE GmbH, Asia Berlin Forum e.V.
Co-Organizer: TAKENAKA CORPORATION, IHK Berlin, Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., AHK Japan, DWIH Tokyo
Supported by: The Senate of Berlin, The European Regional Development Fund, Japan Airlines Co., Ltd., The Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Enterprises, SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Event Agenda (TBD)
16:30 Venue opens
16:58 Opening
17:00 Keynote : Berlin and Future Society Concept
17:12 Keynote : Next Smart Society by Japanese Construction Company
17:30 Panel Discussion: Co-creating a Comfortable Society Through Innovation
17:55 Keynote 3: Co-creation success cases
18:10 Startup pitches
18:40 Keynote
18:45 Award Ceremony and Networking
19:45 Closing
Speakers (TBD)
* We’re finalizing an exciting lineup of speakers!
Kai Wegner (Governing Mayor of Berlin)
Sebastian Stietzel (President, IHK Berlin)
Frank Wolters (CEO, Tegel Projekt GmbH)
Chika Yamamoto (CEO, CROSSBIE GmbH)
Marten Rauschenberg (AsiaBerlin Forum e.V CEO)